An artist is not your favorite until their lyrics truly start to hit home. Katy Perry’s Oct. 2013 album “Prism” really took me by surprise with its vocal simplicity and deep lyrics. “Prism” is definitely based on some personal issues that Perry has dealt with through a period of time.
I’m not sure about the details of Perry’s personal life because it’s hard to discern the news from the crap put out in media. But after listening to this album, Perry has proven herself not only as an artist but also as a vocalist. There was no doubt in my mind that Perry had some pipes. Personally, I believed that the candy dress, ice cream tree and bubble gum popper had more to offer.
“Prism” places Perry at the top of my list of go to artists. The album features artist Juicy J in a song titled “Dark Horse” Though a few songs have to grow on you, every song will either have you fist pumping, throwing your hands in the air or nodding your head to the beat.
The album features plenty of songs from love, break-up, heartache, lessons learned and even spiritual. The album opens with her single ‘Roar’. It talks about an inner strength that she has found within after being heartbroken. The album then trails with a personal favorite titled ‘Birthday’. This song brings a sexy side of Katy Perry that is long overdue. It basically sends one message: “I know I’m all of that and then some”.
Of course, the ‘Teenage Dream’ singer could not completely veer from her familiar sound. Her song ‘International Smile’ has a similar sound as her song ‘California Girls’. It adds a little cheesiness to the album but I guess it works for the people who may not accept this new change of sound for Perry.
This album has songs that you could picture yourself screaming and feeling good at a dance party. ‘Walking on Air’, the fourth song on her album, features a techno-like beat. If you are getting ready for a night out and you need something to get your adrenaline pumping, it is the perfect song.
Perry also shows a side of spirituality that is certainly foreign to many. ‘By the Grace of God’ shows a very vulnerable side of Perry. Without giving too much away, she talks about how God’s grace pulled her from a dark side of love. You can almost feel or even relate to the intense heartbreak she went through.
This album deserves five stars for sure. Any honest music lover that does not have this album on their phones, iPod, mp3 player or computer does not appreciate art. Perry was what they say “in her feelings” with this album. This album would more than likely be classified as the new ‘newly single’ album. It gives more than we would ever expect from Perry. Get this album now, it is definitely worth a listen.
